inspired

adjective

in·​spired in-ˈspī(-ə)rd 

: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration

gave an inspired performance

Examples of inspired in a Sentence

She gave an inspired performance.

He was an inspired choice for the role.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Heat earned Wednesday’s win in Chicago behind an inspired defensive effort and Herro’s efficient offensive explosion. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025

Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global once stated that the way to a more productive, more inspired, more joyful life is getting enough sleep. —Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025

As 2025 has already shown us, haircut styles have never been more inspired. —Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025

Thanks to the inspired casting choices as well as skilful writing and direction by one of the movie industry’s brightest talents, James Gunn, Guardians of the Galaxy was a smash hit. —Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inspired

• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired
• rehired
• required
• respired
• transpired